New Cyclocross Bikes and Gear From the Sea Otter Classic

2015 Felt F2x

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Felt made significant updates to its high-end carbon F2x 'cross bike. Though the company manufactures the new bike using the same mold as the 2014 model, it changed the carbon layup to improve compliance over rough ground. More drastic: A thru-axle hub from the mountain-bike world replaces the traditional type to improve front-end stiffness, and it’s paired with a thru-axle fork Felt claims is the lightest on the market. The bike is outfitted with a Shimano Ultegra Di2 drivetrain and 3T cockpit, and will retail for around $5,000.